White House told of health site issues in March

An independent analysis given to officials in the spring foreshadowed many of the problems HealthCare.gov’s enrollment system has experienced since its debut.

Cheney family split over gay marriage reflects GOP divide

The former vice president and his wife defend Liz Cheney, a Senate candidate opposed to same-sex marriage.

Frank Schaefer's penalty will be decided Tuesday. (Lori Waselchuk/Post)

He officiated his gay son’s wedding. Then his church put him on trial.

The Rev. Frank Schaefer tried to find a middle ground of tolerance in his Methodist church, but now he could be defrocked.

George Zimmerman arrested, charged with assault and battery after dispute

George Zimmerman arrested, charged with assault and battery after dispute

Police were called to the home he shares with his girlfriend after he allegedly pointed a shotgun at her.

Harry Potter stamps anger Postal Service panel, traditional collectors

Harry Potter stamps anger Postal Service panel, traditional collectors

The panel that usually picks who is honored on stamps is upset over the agency’s push for pop culture.

The Republican’s budget architect looks to lay a path to fight poverty

The Republican’s budget architect looks to lay a path to fight poverty

Rep. Paul Ryan, who hasn’t ruled out a 2016 presidential run, has been visiting poor urban areas.

Wallet and cellphone in man’s pocket save him from a bullet to the stomach

Wallet and cellphone in man’s pocket save him from a bullet to the stomach

Police said the man, who was shot while sitting on his front porch in Northeast D.C., escaped any injury.

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Israeli cowboys

A look at an Israeli cattle ranch on the Golan Heights volcanic plateau.

Gold mining in Uganda

Shelters to house hopeful miners spring up around an open-pit gold mine in the village of Lukingi.

NASA aims for Mars with robotic scout Maven

NASA is headed back to Mars, this time with a robotic scout that will try to explain the Red Planet’s radical climate change.

Tornadoes, high winds sweep through Midwest

Intense thunderstorms and tornadoes swept across the Midwest on Sunday, causing death and damage.

Redskins lose to the Eagles, 24-16

Washington drops to 3-7

Batkid rescues San Francisco from evildoers

Thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, a 5-year-old boy rushes to the city’s rescue.

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford in the spotlight

The embattled leader of Canada’s largest city, who has admitted that he has smoked crack, has been stripped of some powers.

Politics

Liz Cheney’s view of gay marriage makes her a normal Republican

Liz Cheney’s view of gay marriage makes her a normal Republican

MONKEY CAGE | Same-sex marriage is a long way from becoming a fully bipartisan issue.

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Elizabeth Warren: Don’t cut Social Security. Expand it!

Elizabeth Warren: Don’t cut Social Security. Expand it!

THE PLUM LINE | The push for an expansion of Social Security benefits could become a key issue for the Dems.

Local

After election defeat, Cuccinelli finds Mark Warner’s Senate seat ‘tempting’

After election defeat, Cuccinelli finds Mark Warner’s Senate seat ‘tempting’

The attorney general says he will keep fighting Obamacare, and McAuliffe’s victory came from lies.

Sports

Hankerson hurt, so Redskins could call again on Morgan

Hankerson hurt, so Redskins could call again on Morgan

Injury to the wide receiver’s left knee means they could need to recently deactivated Josh Morgan to play.

Business

JPMorgan will face deadline to help homeowners

JPMorgan will face deadline to help homeowners

The bank will pay a fine if it does not comply with terms of deal with U.S.

Technology

The Switch: Yahoo adding encryption to all services

The Switch: Yahoo adding encryption to all services

THE SWITCH | The move should help protect users’ privacy — if they remember to switch it on.

World

After Justin Bieber, a fight over graffiti in Colombia

After Justin Bieber, a fight over graffiti in Colombia

Artists demand change after singer spray paints a marijuana leaf, other signs in Bogota.

Federal Government

Fed retirees concerned about health insurance

Fed retirees concerned about health insurance

FEDERAL DIARY | Federal retirees at health forum have questions about cost of health care and impact of Obamacare.

Lifestyle

Hemp farmer Ryan Loflin heads to the Hill

Hemp farmer Ryan Loflin heads to the Hill

Colorado farmer seeks to change federal law to exclude industrial hemp from definition of marijuana.

Discussions

Carolyn Hax

Carolyn Hax

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